How to Make Quick and Easy Ocean Waves from Foil

This was supposed to be a quick diorama because I wanted to do a step by step on foil waves for the book I am writing. Instead it became a testbed for new techniques and products. The ClearFix glue is an excellent find and I have already used it again for the Treadwell diorama waterfall. The water on that is also finished but I need to add all the building bits and there are a couple of other tasks I need to do for the book first.

You can see more details, recipes and materials including links on my website.

Subscribe to see more videos and don't forget to hit that bell button so you get notifications.

When you support the channel, you get access to videos early, exclusive tutorials and behind the scenes content!

[BoulderCreekRailroad]

Holy Moly! This is so cool 😃 I learnt so much from this, it turned out so well. I'll definitely have to give this a try! Keep up the awesome job 😉

[jamesbraxton]

whipping the foil with white vinegar will etch the aluminum foil to help paint and glues to grab.

[thescrapline]

Tin foil! Who would of thought.. Always great to see other methods of modelling water aside from resin.
As for the wake it's strange to see how a boat and its propeller causes some unexpected paterns to form.
Super!

[trainroomgary]

Hi from Michigan, where Chris-Craft Boats are manufactured - well back in the day, no ocean in Michigan but we have the Great Lakes. Like the demo, well done • Cheers from the Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

[georgecunningham]

Ah! A Kathy Millatt video! I know I will be as intrigued as always, but o this occasion you not only intrigued, you amazed! I am in awe of your creativity and

[claudenewbolt]

ONCE AGAIN, KATHY MILLATT MAKES THE EXCELLENT DIORAMA, WHICH IS FANTASTIC! HIGHLY

[michaellindsey]

Really brilliant work! I also love the way you credit other u-tubers that I happen to also follow. It creates a really lovely sense of community!

[markfergerson]

The word "stunning" is overused but it truly applies to this piece. The boat wake is solidly authentic and the total lack of markings on the boat makes me think of smugglers trying to outrun the Coast Guard. Dioramas should tell stories and that's the story I got from it.
Nice to see you try new techniques and find the bugs... so we don't have to!

[Boylei]

This is great! Well done as always, Kathy. Thanks for another awesome video.

[nathandwyer]

I work as a graphic designer, and your creative and artistic skills are a great inspiration in my work. Thank you!

[leahjadeturner]

Kathy this is absolutely amazing!😍 i am doing something similar on my bathroom led mirror, with some decorative Nahwales🥰 thanks to you your video has helped🥰

[CiprianBindiu]

Seeing how you created the water was absolutely mind blowing. I realy love this diorama! Thank you for sharing with us these techniques!

[HighEyeWorkshop]

I've just got round to watching this, Kathy. It's brilliant! I remember Mike at Terranscapes talking about thinning clear polymer with white spirit for his ocean waves, too. It really works well. Great video.

[brianmicky]

Hi Kathy, As always I take my hat off, I bet it took quite awhile, Fantastic, ( if you got any foil over I have a joint for the weekend ) All the Best Brian 🤗

[nokingGurnhill]

Wow! This looks amazing! 🤩 X, weldone😊 x

[stephencameron]

Hi Kathy, it's me again I was thinking about what I said in the previous comment about the helicopter, as I remembered the effect of the rotor wash from a low flying helicopter on water, I'm not sure if it would be a headache or a challenge, anyway sorry for filling up your comment section with your comment section with my waffle, stay safe, all the best from Scotland, Stephen.

[renehasp]

Hi Kathy, I am the 3D modeler of that boat. My jaw was open throughout your whole video. Amazing!! If you have a need for any future models for your projects, please reach out to me. Love your work.

-Rene

[johnkelley]

Just incredible work! The diorama looks very realistic and the methods were something I had not heard of before. Thanks for mentioning those Youtube channels. I will look them up.

[TATICMOOR]

Kathy, fancy going on a boating holiday with me, LOL. A beautiful diorama and I wish I was there, in the sun, with the ocean spray in the air. Marvellous stuff that dreams are (home) made off, LOL.

[simonreynolds]

Absolutely brilliant Kathy, Thank you for sharing, looking forward to your next inspiring build, take care.